Sustainable Nonwovens 15.09.16


			£1 million investment at FET FET (Fibre Extrusion Technology) based in Leeds, UK, has completed a major upgrade of its process development laboratory. Read more

			'First nonwoven made from yarn' The 'first nonwoven material made from yarn' has been developed by a researcher at Nottingham Trent University, UK. The structure of the material – Zephlinear – produced by yarn surface entanglement, is said to be applicable for the encasing of copper wiring, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and more. Read more

			Freudenberg opens new China facility Freudenberg and Vilene Nonwovens has started up a new production line for car headliners at its plant in Suzhou, eastern China, to meet the increasing demand for high-quality car roof linings in Asia. Read more

			BFI to expand bico fibre capacity Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI) has announced a €30 million investment to extend production capacity at its plant in Terni, Italy, and expand its Meraklon speciality fibre portfolio with new bicomponent products. Read more

			Safer separator from Dreamweaver Advanced technology company Dreamweaver International and its manufacturing partner Glatfelter have brought their first separator for lithium ion batteries into full production. Read more

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  Monday, 05 January 2026
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  Friday, 04 April 2025
  Technical Absorbents is a trusted name in the superabsorbent and nonwovens industries. Super Absorbent Fibre (SAF™) technology innovation has been the focus of our business for over 30 years. Today, we not only produce these specialist fibres, but also design and...
  
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